Nutrition Therapist I, Ii, Iii & Iv

Job Posting Title
Nutrition Therapist I, II, III & IV
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 District 6
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience.
Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience.
Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience.
Level IV - up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. We value respect, collaboration, and service.
OSDH is seeking a full-time Nutrition Therapist I, II, III or IV providing support to Pottawatomie County Health Department. This is a state employee position PIN 34002879 governed by the Civil Service Rules , in state government located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. OSDH offers a comprehensive Benefits packet,including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, follow this link Plan Year 2023 . The annual salary for this position isbased on education and experience.
Level I - up to $56,088.00 based on education and experience.
Level II - up to $61,307.00 based on education and experience.
Level III - up to $67,437.00 based on education and experience.
Level IV - up to $74,853.00 based on education and experience.
Position Summary
The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients. Client services include nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. Provides services for the WIC program county health departments.
Position Responsibilities/EssentialFunctions
The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Provides direct and indirect nutrition education services.
• Refers high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
• Assesses the nutritional status and needs of high-risk participants and develops individual care plans (ICP).
• Tracks high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health.
• Identifies high-risk individual referrals.
• Provides nutrition in-service training to local agency staff who provide WIC services to participants.
• Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan, including breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Coordinates and provides routine WIC outreach in the community.
• Provides and/or oversees food and formula prescriptions and coordinates with medical providers as appropriate.
• Documents ICP, referrals, and follow-up to referrals appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in the field of nutrition from an accredited college or university.
Level II: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure or provisional licensure with the Oklahoma State board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Level III: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus two years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
Level IV: Consists of registration as a dietitian or dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision plus four years of experience as a registered dietitian. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition or a master’s degree with an emphasis on nutrition may substitute for one year of experience.
Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Level I: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences, ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting, skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and ability to develop positive working relationships.
Level II: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques. Enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application.
Level III: Advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state program rules and regulations; of advanced nutrition or lactation practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of program policies and procedures. Ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs.
Level IV: Knowledge of current nutritional sciences; Ability to prepare and present nutrition education information in an individual and group setting; skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of administrative principles and practices, program planning, and nutrition education techniques; enhanced knowledge and skills in nutrition therapy and application; advanced knowledge of available health programs and resources, of federal and state program rules and regulations, of advanced nutrition or lactation practices, of principles and methods of teaching; ability to develop, plan, and implement effective education programs and to evaluate results of programs; Knowledge of fundamental supervisory principles and practices; Demonstrates effective leadership qualities; Displays professionalism and successfully manages conflict; Promotes a supportive work environment.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.
Travel Requirements
Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position possibly 24% of the time.
Application Requirements
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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